Minneapolis’ Walden University, a provider of online graduate education and professional development certificate programs, announced an agreement with the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (AICPCU) and the Insurance Institute of America (IIA) under which Walden will apply AICPCU/IIA credits toward degree requirements in itsonline master of business administration program.
The program will have a focus on institutional finance and insurance and will allow the organization’s 150,000 members to advance their careers by earning an MBA in less than two years.
“Walden’s MBA is particularly beneficial for professionals in the insurance industry because it’s tailored to meet the student’s specific business needs,” said Christine Lewis, Ph.D., senior vice president and corporate secretary for the American Institute for CPCU/IIA. “The students learn by using a case study curriculum, which allows for the exploration of current issues that challenge professionals in the workplace.”
Eligible MBA candidates must have a business undergraduate degree, appropriate business experience and their CPCU designation, a professional credential in property-liability insurance.
Information is available by calling (866) 4WALDEN.


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